Christmas celebrations bring different colors in life. The festival is a significant occasion which attracts a lot of new things every day. Apart from Christmas carol, glorious food the Christmas cheer is doubled with the high-end decorations. Christmas tree is the main center of attraction, especially for children. Also, outdoor wreath bows have been in trend. But sometimes the high demand decreases their availability. But this time you have thought of hanging a huge outdoor wreath on your window. No worries. In this article, you would come to know easy steps to make your own bow for your wreath and decorate it.
Carry out the following steps to tie a bow on the wreath. You would need ribbon, scissors, and wreath to make a décor piece for your windows.
1. Choose Your Ribbon: Select a thick and wide ribbonto make the bow. To choose from wide variety options of ribbons, go for the one with a wire edge. It would help you to give the required shape and durability to your outdoor wreath bows. Choose linen to give a rustic or casual look. If you want to make a wreath with multiple bows buy a one-inch-thick ribbon.
2. Make The Bow: Take the ribbon, fold it from the lengthside back and forth without twisting it. You will get two loops, one at the top, other at the bottom. Criss cross both these loops and fold the loop which is on the left side. Through the bottom loop and pull the loop at the top. You will get a knot at the center. To give it a more finishing touch, trim the tails and the ends.
3. Applying The Bow On The Wreath: Take a florist wire and slip it through the bow’s back, then wrap it. Delicately brush up the bow to get off the wrinkles.
Feeling good? You have saved a lot of money by decorating the outdoor wreath at home. If you are not satisfied with the quality and the finishing of the bow you have made, then nothing to worry. You would learn it with practice. Try this year and keep on practicing making bows at home. You can utilize those bows by attaching them on your oldie dress. Making a hair bow is also an option. Once you master the art, you can give a fresh look to any item, fiber, or any other material.
Stay crafty, stay creative
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